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'''Mark Edward Pope''' (born September 11, 1972) is an American [[college basketball]] coach who is the head coach at the [[University of Kentucky]], his alma mater. After a stint at the [[University of Washington]], where he was the [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Pac-10 Freshman of the Year]], he transferred to Kentucky, where he was part of the [[1995–96 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|Wildcats' 1996 NCAA championship team]]. He later played professionally in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] for the [[Indiana Pacers]], [[Milwaukee Bucks]], and [[Denver Nuggets]].
'''Mark Edward Pope''' (born September 11, 1972) is an American [[college basketball]] coach who is the head coach at the [[University of Kentucky]], his alma mater. After a stint at the [[University of Washington]], where he was the [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Pac-10 Freshman of the Year]], he transferred to Kentucky, where he was part of the [[1995–96 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|Wildcats' 1996 NCAA national championship team]]. He later played professionally in the [[National Basketball Association|NBA]] for the [[Indiana Pacers]], [[Milwaukee Bucks]], [[New York Knicks]], and [[Denver Nuggets]].


==Playing career==
==Playing career==
Pope played at [[Newport High School (Bellevue, Washington)|Newport High School]] in [[Bellevue, Washington]]. In college, he played two years for the [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington Huskies]], and earned [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Pac-10 Freshman of the Year]] honors in 1992 after setting a freshman single-season school record with 8.1 rebounds per game. After two seasons with the Huskies, Pope transferred to the [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky Wildcats]]. After sitting out the [[1993–94 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|1993–94 season]] due to NCAA transfer rules, Pope appeared in every game for the Wildcats over the next two seasons, winning two [[List of Southeastern Conference men's basketball champions|SEC championships]]. Pope was also a team captain on the [[1995–96 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|1995–96 Wildcats team]] that won an [[List of NCAA Division I men's basketball champions|NCAA championship]], averaging 7.6 points in 20.3 minutes per game.
Pope played at [[Newport High School (Bellevue, Washington)|Newport High School]] in [[Bellevue, Washington]]. In college, he played two years for the [[Washington Huskies men's basketball|Washington Huskies]], and earned [[Pac-12 Conference Men's Basketball Freshman of the Year|Pac-10 Freshman of the Year]] honors in 1992 after setting a freshman single-season school record with 8.1 rebounds per game. After two seasons with the Huskies, Pope transferred to the [[Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball|Kentucky Wildcats]]. After sitting out the [[1993–94 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|1993–94 season]] due to NCAA transfer rules, Pope appeared in every game for the Wildcats over the next two seasons, winning two [[List of Southeastern Conference men's basketball champions|SEC championships]]. Pope was also a team captain on the [[1995–96 Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team|1995–96 Wildcats team]] that won an [[List of NCAA Division I men's basketball champions|NCAA national championship]], averaging 7.6 points in 20.3 minutes per game.


Following his college career, Pope was a second-round pick for the [[Indiana Pacers]] in the [[1996 NBA draft]]. Pope played six seasons in the NBA for the Pacers, [[Milwaukee Bucks]], and [[Denver Nuggets]]. His playing career ended in 2005.
Following his college career, Pope was a second-round pick for the [[Indiana Pacers]] in the [[1996 NBA draft]]. Pope played six seasons in the NBA for the Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Denver Nuggets. His playing career ended in 2005.


==Coaching career==
==Coaching career==
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From 2011 to 2015, Pope was an assistant under [[Dave Rose (basketball coach)|Dave Rose]] at [[BYU Cougars men's basketball|BYU]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=June 1, 2011 |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700136488/BYU-basketball-Dave-Rose-hires-Mark-Pope-to-replace-Dave-Rice.html |title=Dave Rose hires Mark Pope to replace Dave Rice |work=Deseret News |date=April 17, 2010 |author=Call, Jeff}}</ref> In four years, Pope helped the Cougars to four straight 20-win seasons and four straight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournament bids and a trip to the semifinals of the 2013 NIT.
From 2011 to 2015, Pope was an assistant under [[Dave Rose (basketball coach)|Dave Rose]] at [[BYU Cougars men's basketball|BYU]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=June 1, 2011 |url=http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700136488/BYU-basketball-Dave-Rose-hires-Mark-Pope-to-replace-Dave-Rice.html |title=Dave Rose hires Mark Pope to replace Dave Rice |work=Deseret News |date=April 17, 2010 |author=Call, Jeff}}</ref> In four years, Pope helped the Cougars to four straight 20-win seasons and four straight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournament bids and a trip to the semifinals of the 2013 NIT.


===Utah Valley University (2015–2019)===
===Utah Valley (2015–2019)===
In 2015, Pope was hired as head coach of the men's basketball team at [[Utah Valley Wolverines men's basketball|Utah Valley University]] (UVU). In four years at UVU (2015-19), Pope’s teams made improvements each season, going from 12 wins in 2015-16 to 25 victories in 2018-19. He also led the Wolverines to three-straight postseason appearances (2017, 2018, 2019) and back-to-back 20-win seasons (2017-18, 2018-19).<ref>{{Cite web|title=Mark Pope: Head Men's Basketball Coach|url=https://byucougars.com/staff/m-basketball/80934/Mark-Pope|access-date=2020-11-16|website=byucougars.com}}</ref>
During his tenure at Utah Valley University, Pope made significant contributions that elevated the program across multiple dimensions. Under his guidance, UVU amassed a commendable 77-56 overall record, including a 33-24 mark in [[Western Athletic Conference]] (WAC) play. His strategic insight was instrumental in helping the team achieve the largest three-year improvement in the [[Ken Pomeroy|KenPom]].com rankings of any team in the nation, catapulting from No. 343 during the 2015-16 season to No. 91 by the end of the 2017-18 season.

Pope's leadership was pivotal in setting several new benchmarks for the program. Notably, the 2018-19 season saw UVU achieving its then best non-league record in school history with an 11-4 outcome. Additionally, his coaching prowess led to a 22-game home winning streak, ranking as the second-longest nationally at that time. Under his direction, UVU recorded historic victories, including their first-ever wins against crosstown rival BYU, its first-ever win against a [[Mountain West Conference]] opponent in [[Fresno State Bulldogs men's basketball|Fresno State]], and a notable comeback road win over Denver, where they overturned a 27-point deficit—one of the largest comebacks in NCAA history. He led Utah Valley to the WAC Tournament semifinals three in three consecutive seasons.

Pope’s tenure was also marked by consistent postseason achievements, with his teams making three consecutive appearances in the [[College Basketball Invitational|College Basketball Invitationa]]<nowiki/>l, during which they secured the program’s first-ever national postseason tournament wins. This period also saw significant player development milestones, such as the emergence of UVU's first [[Western Athletic Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year|WAC]] Player of the Year ([[Jake Toolson]]) and Freshman of the Year (Wyatt Lowell).

Academically, Pope's commitment to excellence was evident as his teams received the [[National Association of Basketball Coaches]] Team Academic Excellence Award for four consecutive years, with many players earning Academic All-WAC honors. There was also a notable increase in game attendance under his watch, setting school records in total attendance and average per-game attendance during the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.

Beyond sports, Pope's innovative public relations strategies and commitment to challenging scheduling practices, including arranging back-to-back games against top-ranked Kentucky and Duke in a 24-hour period (#Toughest24)<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPkvR-55eiI |title=Utah Valley basketball boldly took on Duke and Kentucky in 24 hours {{!}} SportsCenter {{!}} ESPN |language=en |access-date=2024-04-17 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref>, significantly raised the program's profile. His efforts also extended to facilities development, notably spearheading the fundraising and construction of UVU’s basketball practice facility<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-12 |title=UVU cuts down the nets to open NUVI Basketball Center |url=https://gouvu.com/news/2017/9/12/mens-basketball-nuvi-basketball-center-ribbon-cutting-set-for-wednesday.aspx |access-date=2024-04-17 |website=Utah Valley University Athletics |language=en}}</ref>, further enhancing the program's capabilities and appeal.

Pope's era at UVU was marked by groundbreaking success in competitive performance, player development, academic achievement, fan engagement, and facilities enhancement, leaving a lasting impact on the program.

Pope's leadership at Utah Valley transformed and revitalized the basketball program, setting new standards of success and ambition. His tenure not only improved the team's competitive performance but also fostered a culture of excellence that permeated all aspects of the program. From achieving record-breaking attendance numbers to developing players who excelled both on the court and academically, Pope’s influence was profound.

His innovative approach to scheduling helped put UVU basketball on the national map, challenging players with high-profile games and engaging fans with unique events. The construction of the NUVI Basketball Facility<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-BmtN034nI |title=Utah Valley University celebrates the new NUVI Basketball Practice Facility |language=en |access-date=2024-04-17 |via=www.youtube.com}}</ref> under his watch provided a state-of-the-art training environment, further enhancing the program's attractiveness to top recruits and bolstering its growth.

Pope's visionary leadership and commitment to excellence transformed Utah Valley University basketball, leaving a robust and dynamic legacy that continues to influence the program's trajectory today. His tenure not only reshaped UVU basketball but also set a foundational model for future success, ensuring the program's sustained prominence and vitality in collegiate basketball.


=== BYU (2019–2024) ===
=== BYU (2019–2024) ===
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During 2022–23, BYU failed to reach 20 wins for the first time in Pope's tenure as head coach, going 19–15 overall and 7–9 in-conference for the Cougars' final season as a member of the WCC. The Cougars failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2019.
During 2022–23, BYU failed to reach 20 wins for the first time in Pope's tenure as head coach, going 19–15 overall and 7–9 in-conference for the Cougars' final season as a member of the WCC. The Cougars failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2019.


On July 1, 2023, BYU became a member of the [[Big 12 Conference]], with Pope coaching the Cougars in their first-ever season as part of a major conference in [[2023–24 BYU Cougars men's basketball team|2023–24]].
On July 1, 2023, BYU became a member of the [[Big 12 Conference]], with Pope coaching the Cougars in their first-ever season as part of a major conference in [[2023–24 BYU Cougars men's basketball team|2023–24]]. BYU posted a 22–9 regular season record and a 10–8 record in Big 12 play during the 2023-24 season. The Cougars advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament, where they were defeated by [[2023–24 Texas Tech Red Raiders basketball team|Texas Tech]]. They received a bid to the [[2024 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament|NCAA Tournament]] as a 6-seed and lost to Duquesne in the Round of 64.


===Kentucky (2024-present) ===
===Kentucky (2024–present) ===
On April 12, 2024, Pope was named the head coach at Kentucky.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukathletics.com/news/2024/04/12/mark-pope-named-head-coach-of-kentucky-mens-basketball/|title = Mark Pope Named Head Coach of Kentucky Men’s Basketball|date = April 12, 2024}}</ref>
On April 12, 2024, Pope was hired to become the 23rd men's basketball head coach at Kentucky.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ukathletics.com/news/2024/04/12/mark-pope-named-head-coach-of-kentucky-mens-basketball/|title = Mark Pope Named Head Coach of Kentucky Men’s Basketball|date = April 12, 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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Revision as of 12:08, 10 May 2024

Mark Pope
Pope in 2019
Kentucky Wildcats
PositionHead coach
LeagueSoutheastern Conference|SEC
Personal information
Born (1972-09-11) September 11, 1972 (age 51)
Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High schoolNewport (Bellevue, Washington)
College
NBA draft1996: 2nd round, 52nd overall pick
Selected by the Indiana Pacers
Playing career1997–2005
PositionPower forward / small forward
Number43, 41
Coaching career2009–present
Career history
As player:
1996–1997Anadolu Efes S.K.
1997–1999Indiana Pacers
1999La Crosse Bobcats
1999–2000Ülkerspor
2000–2002Milwaukee Bucks
2002–2003New York Knicks
2003–2005Denver Nuggets
As coach:
2009–2010Georgia (assistant)
2010–2011Wake Forest (assistant)
2011–2015BYU (assistant)
2015–2019Utah Valley
2019–2024BYU
2024–presentKentucky
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Points285 (1.9 ppg)
Assists63 (0.4 apg)
Rebound161 (1.7 rpg)
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at NBA.com
Stats Edit this at Wikidata at Basketball-Reference.com

Mark Edward Pope (born September 11, 1972) is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach at the University of Kentucky, his alma mater. After a stint at the University of Washington, where he was the Pac-10 Freshman of the Year, he transferred to Kentucky, where he was part of the Wildcats' 1996 NCAA national championship team. He later played professionally in the NBA for the Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Denver Nuggets.

Playing career

Pope played at Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington. In college, he played two years for the Washington Huskies, and earned Pac-10 Freshman of the Year honors in 1992 after setting a freshman single-season school record with 8.1 rebounds per game. After two seasons with the Huskies, Pope transferred to the Kentucky Wildcats. After sitting out the 1993–94 season due to NCAA transfer rules, Pope appeared in every game for the Wildcats over the next two seasons, winning two SEC championships. Pope was also a team captain on the 1995–96 Wildcats team that won an NCAA national championship, averaging 7.6 points in 20.3 minutes per game.

Following his college career, Pope was a second-round pick for the Indiana Pacers in the 1996 NBA draft. Pope played six seasons in the NBA for the Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, and Denver Nuggets. His playing career ended in 2005.

Coaching career

In 2006, Pope enrolled in medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City. In 2009, he left medical school and joined Mark Fox's coaching staff at the University of Georgia as director of basketball operations for the 2009–10 season. Fox was an assistant coach when both were at Washington.

The following season (2010–11), Pope moved to Wake Forest to serve as an assistant under Jeff Bzdelik.[1]

From 2011 to 2015, Pope was an assistant under Dave Rose at BYU.[2] In four years, Pope helped the Cougars to four straight 20-win seasons and four straight postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournament bids and a trip to the semifinals of the 2013 NIT.

Utah Valley (2015–2019)

In 2015, Pope was hired as head coach of the men's basketball team at Utah Valley University (UVU). In four years at UVU (2015-19), Pope’s teams made improvements each season, going from 12 wins in 2015-16 to 25 victories in 2018-19. He also led the Wolverines to three-straight postseason appearances (2017, 2018, 2019) and back-to-back 20-win seasons (2017-18, 2018-19).[3]

BYU (2019–2024)

On April 10, 2019, Pope was hired to replace Dave Rose as BYU's 19th men's basketball head coach, after Rose's retirement.[4]

In his first season, Pope led the Cougars to a 24-8 record, the most wins for a first-year coach in program history. He became just the second first-year BYU coach to lead his team into the top 25 and the first to end his debut season ranked. The Cougars entered the top 25 as No. 23 in the AP Poll on Feb. 17 and jumped to as high as No. 14.

In league play, Pope guided the Cougars to a record of 13-3, second in the West Coast Conference (WCC). The 13 wins – which included a 91-78 victory over No. 2 Gonzaga in the Marriott Center – were a tie for the most by BYU during their time in the WCC. Gonzaga was the highest-ranked team BYU has defeated in the history of the Marriott Center. The Cougars finished the regular season on a nine-game win streak, the team's longest win streak in WCC play.

BYU boasted one of the most efficient offenses in the nation in 2019-20, evidenced by top 5 national rankings in several statistical categories. The Cougars finished the season ranked No. 1 in 3-point field goal percentage, No. 2 in assist/turnover ratio, No. 3 in field goal percentage, No. 4 in 3-point field goals per game and No. 5 in assists per game. In addition to the national rankings, BYU set program records for 3-point field goals in a single-game, 3-point field goals in a single season and 3-point field goals per game for a season.

In addition to the team success, three players earned All-WCC First Team honors in Yoeli Childs, T.J. Haws, and Jake Toolson. Childs also earned first-team All-District honors from the USBWA and NABC and was a Senior CLASS Award second-team All-American. Haws earned a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-America Third Team and Toolson was named the WCC Newcomer of the Year.

The team was projected to be a lock for an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament, which would have been their first berth since 2015. However, the COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the tournament and prematurely ended the successful season. BYU ended the season at No. 18 in the AP Poll and No. 16 in the USA Today Coaches Poll.

Pope's early success with the Cougars continued in 2020-21. BYU finished 10-3 in WCC play. The team reached the finals of the WCC Tournament, losing to Gonzaga, 88-78, in the championship. The team received an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2015. They were defeated in the first round by UCLA, 73-62.

On January 20, 2022, BYU defeated San Diego 79-71, which marked Pope's 60th career win at BYU and made him the fastest BYU head coach ever to reach that benchmark. The win also gave the Cougars a 16-4 record for the season, which was Pope's best start through 20 games as head coach.[5]

Pope and the Cougars went 24–11 in 2021–22, but only 9–6 in WCC play. They were defeated in the third round of the WCC Tournament, and received an at-large bid to the NIT. The Cougars advanced to the quarterfinals, where they were defeated by Washington State.

During 2022–23, BYU failed to reach 20 wins for the first time in Pope's tenure as head coach, going 19–15 overall and 7–9 in-conference for the Cougars' final season as a member of the WCC. The Cougars failed to reach the postseason for the first time since 2019.

On July 1, 2023, BYU became a member of the Big 12 Conference, with Pope coaching the Cougars in their first-ever season as part of a major conference in 2023–24. BYU posted a 22–9 regular season record and a 10–8 record in Big 12 play during the 2023-24 season. The Cougars advanced to the quarterfinals of the Big 12 tournament, where they were defeated by Texas Tech. They received a bid to the NCAA Tournament as a 6-seed and lost to Duquesne in the Round of 64.

Kentucky (2024–present)

On April 12, 2024, Pope was hired to become the 23rd men's basketball head coach at Kentucky.[6]

Personal life

Pope and his wife, Lee Anne, a former assistant to talk show host David Letterman, have four daughters. Lee Anne is the daughter of the late Lynn Archibald, who was the head basketball coach at the University of Utah from 1983 to 1989 and was an assistant at BYU in the 1990s.[7] Pope is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Source[8]

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1997–98 Indiana 28 0 6.9 .341 .333 .588 .9 .3 .1 .2 1.4
1998–99 Indiana 4 0 6.5 .143 .000 .000 1.0 .0 .0 .0 .5
2000–01 Milwaukee 63 45 15.0 .437 .208 .629 2.3 .6 .3 .4 2.4
2001–02 Milwaukee 45 12 9.5 .396 .160 .524 1.6 .4 .2 .2 1.9
2003–04 Denver 4 0 5.0 .500 – .000 .8 .0 .1 .0 .5
2004–05 Denver 9 0 3.0 .333 – – .9 .1 .1 .2 .4
Career 153 57 10.7 .401 .179 .573 1.7 .4 .2 .3 1.9

Playoffs

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
1998 Indiana 7 0 6.0 .667 .000 1.000 .7 .1 .1 .0 1.3
2001 Milwaukee 6 3 7.7 .500 .000 – 2.0 .3 .3 .0 1.7
Career 13 3 6.8 .563 .000 1.000 1.3 .2 .2 .0 1.5

Head coaching record

Statistics overview
Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Utah Valley Wolverines (Western Athletic Conference) (2015–2019)
2015–16 Utah Valley 12–18 6–8 5th
2016–17 Utah Valley 17–17 6–8 5th CBI Semifinals
2017–18 Utah Valley 23–11 10–4 2nd CBI Quarterfinals
2018–19 Utah Valley 25–10 12–4 2nd CBI Quarterfinals
Utah Valley: 77–56 (.579) 34–24 (.586)
BYU Cougars (West Coast Conference) (2019–2023)
2019–20 BYU 24–8 13–3 2nd Postseason not held
2020–21 BYU 20–7 10–3 2nd NCAA Division I Round of 64
2021–22 BYU 24–11 9–6 5th NIT Quarterfinals
2022–23 BYU 19–15 7–9 T–5th
BYU Cougars (Big 12 Conference) (2023–2024)
2023–24 BYU 23–11 10–8 T–5th NCAA Division I Round of 64
BYU: 110–52 (.679) 49–29 (.628)
Kentucky Wildcats (Southeastern Conference) (2024–present)
2024–25 Kentucky 0–0 0–0
Kentucky: 0–0 (–) 0–0 (–)
Total: 187–108 (.634)

      National champion         Postseason invitational champion  
      Conference regular season champion         Conference regular season and conference tournament champion
      Division regular season champion       Division regular season and conference tournament champion
      Conference tournament champion

References

  1. ^ Tucker, Tim (April 17, 2010). "UGA's Pope Headed to Wake Forest as Assistant Coach". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Archived from the original on May 27, 2010. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  2. ^ Call, Jeff (April 17, 2010). "Dave Rose hires Mark Pope to replace Dave Rice". Deseret News. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  3. ^ "Mark Pope: Head Men's Basketball Coach". byucougars.com. Retrieved 2020-11-16.
  4. ^ "Mark Pope Hired as Next BYU Basketball Coach". Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved April 10, 2019.
  5. ^ "BYU's Mark Pope Makes Hilarious Reference to Viral TikTok Phrase". January 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "Mark Pope Named Head Coach of Kentucky Men's Basketball". April 12, 2024.
  7. ^ Call, Jeff (May 27, 2011). "Mark Pope brings different type of hoops experience". DeseretNews.com. Retrieved June 1, 2011.
  8. ^ "Mark Pope". Basketball Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved 24 January 2022.

External links

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